Rising since 1986, #1,098 for girls today.
Popularity of Xochitl since 1955
Babies named Xochitl per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 14 |
| 1960s | 104 |
| 1970s | 531 |
| 1980s | 499 |
| 1990s | 1,042 |
| 2000s | 1,659 |
| 2010s | 1,164 |
| 2020s | 1,103 |
Meaning & origin
Xochitl entered U.S. Social Security records in 1955 and has since carved out a niche as a distinctive name rooted in Nahuatl heritage. As of the latest data in 2025, it ranked 1098th nationally, with 1 in every 7373 newborn girls receiving the name. Its popularity has been on a consistent upward trajectory since 1986, reaching its peak so far in 2024. The name is especially concentrated in states with large Mexican-American populations: the three top states for Xochitl are California, Arizona, and Colorado. This geographic pattern reflects the name's strong cultural ties, as it remains a meaningful choice for families who want to honor Indigenous Mexican traditions. Unlike many revived names, Xochitl never fell completely out of use; rather, it has maintained a steady, if modest, presence for nearly seven decades, and its current rise suggests a growing appreciation for its floral meaning and melodic sound.
Xochitl is a direct borrowing from Classical Nahuatl xōchitl, meaning 'flower'. It is a common element in Nahuatl compound names and place names (e.g., Xochimilco, 'place of the flower fields'). The name has been used in Mexico continuously since pre-Columbian times and gained modest popularity among Mexican-American families in the United States from the mid-20th century onward.
Where Xochitl is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Soche, Cheli, Xochi
Variants: Soche, Sotz'il
Sibling names for Xochitl
Names that share Xochitl's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Citlali, Tonantzin, Ixchel, Yaretzi, Zitlali, Azusena, Citlalli, Citlally, Citlaly, Jatziri, Metzli, Metztli, Meztli, Quetzali, Quetzalli, Tequila, Xitlali, Xitlalli, Yoali, Zitlaly, Zyanya, Citlalic, Eztli, Quetzal, Quetzally, Sitlali, Xcaret, Xitlalic, Yoatzi
Brothers: Cuauhtémoc, Xavier, Mateo, Emiliano, Nahuel, Cuauhtemoc, Ollin, Tenoch, Tlaloc, Tonatiuh, Aztlan, Cuahutemoc, Necalli
